Why we believe in Soundlocket®
Before the world hears the voices within each Soundlocket®, there were other voices - the ones that shaped its creation. On this page, the visionaries, designers, and believers behind Soundlocket share why they joined this journey.
Why does a single voice matter?
Why give ten years to a moment of sound?
Why does this medallion mean more than a product?
These are their reflections.
Their beliefs.
Their stories.
Kari Voutilainen: How a Breakfast Moment Sparked a Legendary Collaboration
It was an ordinary May morning in 2020. Krista sat at her breakfast table, idly watching television - unaware that what she was about to see would change the course of Soundlocket® forever.
On screen appeared the master of Finnish horology, Kari Voutilainen, renowned worldwide for his exquisite mechanical timepieces.
Krista paused. Here was someone who didn’t just understand mechanics, he understood legacy.
She reached out. A message. An introduction. A single idea.
And like so many who had seen and heard Soundlocket® before, Kari listened - and understood immediately. He didn’t just see a device. He saw meaning, memory and craftsmanship fused into something timeless.
“The mechanical mechanism in use is rare nowadays and it lasts from one generation to the next. Soundlocket® is an excellent idea, and I want to support and be involved in such an excellent project.”
— Kari Voutilainen
That day, a quiet morning turned into a powerful meeting of minds and the beginning of a partnership built on enduring beauty.
Harri Koskinen: Timeless Design with Purpose
When designer Harri Koskinen joined the Soundlocket® journey, he brought with him more than an award-winning reputation. He brought a way of thinking where form, function and emotion coexist in harmony.
"This is more than design - it’s a physical shape for a memory. My goal was to create something truly unique, compact and meaningful. An object that carries value not only through function but through presence."
Koskinen’s approach was guided by a clear vision: the design had to be distinctive, practical, and timelessly beautiful. In creating the first Soundlocket®, he aimed to craft an object that not only performs its purpose, but also resonates deeply with its owner.
Built to last. The first Soundlocket® is crafted from authentic, enduring materials — the kind that naturally lend themselves to longevity. Its form is deliberately clean and minimal, making it intuitive to use, comfortable to hold, and visually timeless.
With a mechanical, analog mechanism, it stands apart from digital devices. It requires no power source, is serviceable over time, and offers lasting reliability. This isn’t just a product of technology - it’s a celebration of permanence and memory.
"Handcrafted in small batches, this is more than an object — it’s a Finnish heirloom of lasting value."
Soundlocket® was born from mothers love. Created for legacy.
It began with a single moment: the birth of a child and the love only a parent can know. In that quiet, sacred instant, I wished to give something eternal. Not diamonds, not gold — but something far more precious: my voice.
My love.
My presence.
I whispered words into the stillness. Words of joy, protection and endless devotion. And I wished my child could carry them through life — to be comforted by them, strengthened by them, reminded of where they belong.
That wish became Soundlocket® — a creation born from emotion, shaped into legacy.
Today Soundlocket® is more than a medallion. It is a sanctuary for your most meaningful words.
A gift beyond time.
A symbol of what truly matters.
For those who know:The greatest treasures are not what we wear — but what we carry in the heart.
With love
KRISTA
The Founder of Soundlocket®